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South Shore Primary Election: Voters Guide 2023

Key Races

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Attorney General
• Secretary of State
• Treasurer
• Auditor

Governor

Three candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for governor:

• Maura Healey
• Sonia Chang-Diaz
• Danielle Allen

The Republican primary is less competitive, with only two candidates running:

• Chris Doughty
• Geoff Diehl

Lieutenant Governor

The Democratic primary for lieutenant governor is a crowded field, with six candidates on the ballot:

• Kim Driscoll
• Eric Lesser
• Sal DiDomenico
• Quentin Palfrey
• Tami Gouveia
• Bret Bero

The Republican primary is more subdued, with only two candidates running:

• Leah Cole Allen
• Kate Campanale

Attorney General

The Democratic primary for attorney general is a two-person race between incumbent Maura Healey and Shannon Liss-Riordan. The Republican primary is also a two-person race between James McMahon and Jay McMahon.

Secretary of State

The Democratic primary for secretary of state is a three-person race between incumbent William Galvin, Tanisha Sullivan, and Josh Zakim. The Republican primary is a two-person race between Rayla Campbell and Anthony Amore.

Treasurer

The Democratic primary for treasurer is a two-person race between incumbent Deborah Goldberg and Ed Mills. The Republican primary is also a two-person race between Keiko Orrall and Shaun Toomey.

Auditor

The Democratic primary for auditor is a three-person race between Christopher Dempsey, Diana DiZoglio, and Helen Brady. The Republican primary is a two-person race between Anthony Amore and Rayla Campbell.

Ballot Questions

There are two statewide ballot questions on the primary ballot:

1. Question 1: An Act relative to regulating the sale, distribution, and use of certain tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems
2. Question 2: An Act relative to the expansion of vote-by-mail

Important Dates

• Primary Election Day: Tuesday, September 6, 2023
• Early Voting Period: Saturday, August 27 - Friday, September 2, 2023
• Absentee Ballot Deadline: Tuesday, August 30, 2023

How to Vote

1. Check your voter registration status.
2. Find your polling place.
3. Bring a valid ID to the polls.
4. Vote for the candidates of your choice.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in the South Shore primary election:

• Volunteer for a candidate or campaign.
• Attend a campaign event.
• Donate to a candidate or campaign.
• Spread the word about the election on social media.